Sour Cherry Jam

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sour Cherry Jam

Recipe By : Sue Klapper
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds sour cherries -- 4 cups fruit`
7 cups sugar
6 ounces liquid fruit pectin
2 drops almond extract -- optional

Wash, stem, and pit cherries. Chop fine in a food processor or
blender. Measure fruit into a very large saucepan; add sugar and mix
well. Place over high heat; bring to a full rolling boil; boil hard 1
minute. Remove from heat; immediately stir in pectin. Skim off foam
with a metal spoon; continue to stir and skim for 5 minutes. This will
cool the mixture slightly and will help to prevent fruit from floating.
Add optional almond extract. Ladle at once into hot, sterilized jars
leaving 1/4 inch headspace; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process in a
boiling water bath 5 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 pints. Source: Miriam B.
Loo's Home Canning Guide.

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